“The Window” is an oil on canvas painting created by Rene Magritte in 1925 in Brussels, Belgium. This artwork is a notable example of Surrealism and is classified under the genre of symbolic painting.
The artwork portrays a surreal and layered scene, where a delicate hand reaches towards a flying bird within an abstracted background. A red, box-like structure intersects the scene, forming a contrasting element against the soft, natural hues of the landscape seen through the window. In the foreground, a geometric yellow-red pyramid adds another layer of symbolism, framing the composition in a manner synonymous with Magritte’s unique style. The artwork evokes a sense of juxtaposition and dream-like imagery, typical of Surrealist art.
